Strawther is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Strawther will return to the bench since the Nuggets will feature their regular starting unit, which includes Jamal Murray and Christian Braun in the backcourt. Strawther is expected to open the regular season in a bench role for Denver, limiting his fantasy upside considerably across most formats.